Idea Palmview Academy

Summary:

Idea Palmview Academy is an elementary public charter school in Mission, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a predominantly Hispanic student population (96.66%) and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (96.97%), the school faces significant challenges in academic performance.

Idea Palmview Academy's STAAR test scores are consistently lower than the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30.33% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.04% for the Idea Public Schools district and 48.85% for the state of Texas. The school also ranks in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools for most student groups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learner students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. With a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Idea Palmview Academy is performing significantly below average compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Interestingly, Idea Academy Mission, another Idea Public Schools charter school located just 0.18 miles away, outperforms Idea Palmview Academy in academic metrics. Additionally, nearby public schools such as Leo J Leo Elementary, Castro Elementary, and Marcell Elementary also generally outperform Idea Palmview Academy. The school's high concentration of Hispanic and low-income students, as well as its underperformance compared to nearby schools, are likely contributing factors to its challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572

(956) 424-4900

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4122^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,492

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 688

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.6%

White:

3.9%

African American:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Palmview Academy ranks worse than 88.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 52^nd among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (3.9%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Palmview Academy is 21.2, which is the 7^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Palmview Academy employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Palmview Academy is $12,492, which is the 7^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Palmview Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Palmview Academy 4122^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Palmview Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Idea Palmview Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.65	3844^th	4647	17.3%
2024	18.35	4122^nd	4675	11.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.70	2645^th	3556	25.6%
2024	25.90	3007^th	3638	17.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.34	3453^rd	4086	15.5%
2024	45.36	2190^th	4261	48.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.86	3475^th	4521	23.1%
2024	29.16	3602^nd	4560	21.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.71	4045^th	4588	11.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.26	3525^th	4585	23.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.06	3477^th	4401	21.0%
2024	25.25	3674^th	4431	17.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Palmview Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2021	26	0	320	1	1	348
2022	16	0	421	1	1	439
2023	20	0	607	1	0	628
2024	27	2	658	1	0	688

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Palmview Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	348	14.6	23.7	92.2
2022	439	23.0	19.0	94.8
2023	628	28.9	21.7	97
2024	688	32.3	21.2	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea Palmview Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	348	14.6	23.7	92.2
2022	439	23.0	19.0	94.8
2023	628	28.9	21.7	97
2024	688	32.3	21.2	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Palmview Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,888 (23.1%)	$9,604 (76.9%)	$12,492

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Palmview Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4100 N Schuerbach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 424-4900	688	32	21.2	98.1%	27 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	658 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.3	4122^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	11.8%		22.6	3844^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.3%	278							30.3	35.7	32.2				23.8	24.1	28.8				7.6			$12,492	$2,888	$9,604
Idea Academy Mission	Public, Charter	K-5	1600 S Schuerbach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 583-8315	684	31	22.2	92.5%	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	669 (97.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53	1974^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.8%		42.4	2642^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	43.1%	668		0.0	0.0	0.0			48.7	63.2	54.0				33.6	61.6	28.2				20.6			$8,642	$1,857	$6,784
Jose De Escandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 N Schuebach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2410	669	41	16.4	94.5%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	668 (99.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.3	1676^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.1%		58.6	1678^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.9%	2	27.3	91.7	62.5				46.6	64.8	54.4				36.9	56.6	32.9				34.2			$11,312	$1,133	$10,179
Leal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	318 S Los Ebanos Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-4600	456	28	16.4	91.2%	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	449 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.4	1621^st of 4675 public elementary schools	65.3%		43.5	2564^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.8%	943		50.0					70.7	45.6	49.2				49.2	54.0	42.2				25.0			$10,707	$955	$9,753
Excellence In Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	915 W Expy 83	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Excellence In Leadership Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 424-9504	220	20	11.0	86.4%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	219 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27	3627^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.4%		28.5	3489^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.9%	138						81.8	15.4	38.5	40.0	50.0	45.8	45.0	15.4	23.1	35.0	41.7	33.3	11.1	15.0	25.0	15.0	$11,490	$1,392	$10,099
Pearson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Holland Ave	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-4000	336	24	14.2	92.6%	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	330 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.5	3466^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.9%		35.8	3043^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	34.5%	423	0.0	46.7	42.9				29.2	40.0	37.8				16.7	47.9	38.6				9.1			$12,127	$1,070	$11,057
Vanguard Monet	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	1020 N Los Ebanos Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Vanguard Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 403-5020	160	10	15.3	90.6%	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	156 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							56.3	38.9					50.0	38.9
Marcell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 N Holland	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-6400	397	25	16.1	87.4%	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	385 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36.6	3020^th of 4675 public elementary schools	35.4%		20	4008^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.8%	988	0.0	40.0	55.6				60.0	49.0	36.2				32.6	37.0	33.9				8.9			$11,758	$1,042	$10,716
E B Reyna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 E Veterans Blvd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2390	550	37	14.9	91.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	549 (99.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	1336^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.4%		75.3	951^st of 4647 public elementary schools	79.5%	385	20.0	42.9					55.0	72.9	56.7				35.4	44.6	47.1				44.3			$12,379	$1,406	$10,973
Leo J Leo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1625 Roque Salinas	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2370	345	24	14.5	96.5%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	344 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.7	2299^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.8%		42.4	2639^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.2%	340	23.5	37.5	68.8		12.5		27.3	61.1	37.5				27.8	52.4	48.7				21.9			$13,209	$1,760	$11,448

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Palmview Academy

What is the racial makeup of Idea Palmview Academy?

Students at Idea Palmview Academy are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.

How many students attend Idea Palmview Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 688 students attended Idea Palmview Academy.

What district is Idea Palmview Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

Is Idea Palmview Academy a good school?

Idea Palmview Academy ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Texas elementary schools.

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